Throughout September 15 to October 15, we get together to observe Raza Heritage Month. During this time, the CSUN University Library honors the lived experiences and cultural history of those with ancestries from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. For our 2024 observation, we have put the spotlight on Queer Latin(x) authors, narratives and scholarship. Our University Library is proud to commemorate the many contributions of LGBTQIA+ Latinx Americans, particularly within education, literature, art, activism, and groundbreaking research and discoveries.

Celebrate Raza Heritage Month: Celebrating Nuestra Gente y Comunidad with Latino dance and music. Learn about the history of traditional Latino dance and music styles including salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, & ballet folklórico. Guest speaker, Dr. Steven Osuna, professor from California State University, Long Beach, will discuss the cultural and historical significance of the various Latino dance styles that represent the diverse cultures of Latin America. Performances by Salsa Libre, Ballet Folklórico Aztlán de CSUN will demonstrate their unique dance styles. Join us for a special baile, Latin dancing open for all to enjoy the sabor y ritmo of Latino music!